Eider Handicap Chase

[Outsider]

As others have said,are they trying or a prep race for the 2 nationals.
Many are out of form inc last year's 2nd who is a couple of pounds lower.
Major Dundee is another but is the 5lb lower enough.
I've stuck to one I've followed but 8s another who could be prepping.
your own story.But Derek Fox goes to kempton.
I think I might have a saver on Major Dundee.

 

[Desijo]

Bretney:Eider chase 40/1
This horse could hardly be described as consistent, but is a hardy out and out stayer when in form.
Has a decent record 2nd time out and the switch of headgear has worked in the past.
A speculative selection in an open looking race.

Bretney is out to 50/1 and best odds guaranteed with william Hill so I've gone in again.
Is probably just as likely to pull up as win ,but you know what they say about fools and their money

 

[Sixtofourthefield]

Using my own ratings/system I have narrowed the field down to 7 horses:

#1 Collectors Item (IRE)
#2 O'Connell (IRE)
#4 History Of Fashion (IRE)
#6 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE)
#7 Passing Well (FR)
#13 Bodhisattva (IRE)
#16 Chemical Warfare (IRE)

Good luck all!

32 horses still in this historic early closing race which takes place at Newcastle next Saturday.

I'm not much interested in whether any race is a valid trial for any other race or not - I see them all as intriguing contests in their own right.

The five-day confirmations will be on Monday.

I've no idea if she runs or not, but last year's fourth Gold Clermont ran a bit better last time out and if the mare turns up and is in the mood current offers of 50/1 might seem fair each-way though, of course, there might be extended place terms on the day.

Ante-post betting: https://www.oddschecker.com/horse-racing/ante-post-racing/national-hunt/eider-handicap-chase/winne

 

[viking]

Just reviewed the Tommy Whittle which Egbert won and he looked outpaced for much of the final circuit before motoring up the home straight. Made me think he might want every yard of today’s 4m 1f. He may need softer though as I don’t think today’s opposition will be slowing down as much. Nevertheless I’ve talked myself into an each way bet at 18/1

 

[moehat]

Copied from the Longshot thread:

Saturday's Eider Chase - Knockanore 40/1, 5 places - with PP but they restricted me to a few quid so had to take the rest at Ladbrokes (33/1). This is my main fancy in the race but I'm relying on my gut to an extent. He's a first-season novice whose breeding (Shantou x Oscar) suggests the London Marathon might not be far enough but who has only once raced beyond 2½ miles, last time, and could be an awful lot better than his mark at this trip. I think any rain will help him a lot too.

Thanks. Forgot to have a bet so backed it in running! Well done.

 

[simmo]

Outstanding DO that's my money for Cheltenham covered. Took 81 the other day.

 

[moviebuff]

Copied from the Longshot thread:

Saturday's Eider Chase - Knockanore 40/1, 5 places - with PP but they restricted me to a few quid so had to take the rest at Ladbrokes (33/1). This is my main fancy in the race but I'm relying on my gut to an extent. He's a first-season novice whose breeding (Shantou x Oscar) suggests the London Marathon might not be far enough but who has only once raced beyond 2½ miles, last time, and could be an awful lot better than his mark at this trip. I think any rain will help him a lot too.

Shout

 

[Ian_Davies]

Copied from the Longshot thread:

Saturday's Eider Chase - Knockanore 40/1, 5 places - with PP but they restricted me to a few quid so had to take the rest at Ladbrokes (33/1). This is my main fancy in the race but I'm relying on my gut to an extent. He's a first-season novice whose breeding (Shantou x Oscar) suggests the London Marathon might not be far enough but who has only once raced beyond 2½ miles, last time, and could be an awful lot better than his mark at this trip. I think any rain will help him a lot too.

The richer get richer

Well done, Maurice, you utter judge.

 

[LUKE]

Great call Dessie.

 

[Desijo]

Bretney is out to 50/1 and best odds guaranteed with william Hill so I've gone in again.
Is probably just as likely to pull up as win ,but you know what they say about fools and their money

Suspected that this horse would either win or pull up.
Obviously was the latter.
Fortunately I had a small saver on Knockanore at 40s thanks to DO

 

[yorick]

My three bets for the race are now on so I'm happy to share my figures / thoughts.

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That's a great call, mate. Lovely pick! Won by a country mile, underlining what you said about he breeding.

Good stuff.